Washington HB2184 regulates the practice of intramuscular needling by occupational therapists.

Washington HB2184 amends occupational therapy practice laws to allow occupational therapists to perform intramuscular needling, also known as dry needling, under specific conditions. To qualify, occupational therapists must complete 100 hours of didactic instruction, 75 hours of in-person instruction, and a clinical review of 150 treatment sessions. They must also obtain an endorsement from the Secretary of Health, approved by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Washington HB2184 regulates the practice of intramuscular needling by occupational therapists.

Washington HB2184 amends occupational therapy practice laws to allow occupational therapists to perform intramuscular needling, also known as dry needling, under specific conditions. To qualify, occupational therapists must complete 100 hours of didactic instruction, 75 hours of in-person instruction, and a clinical review of 150 treatment sessions. They must also obtain an endorsement from the Secretary of Health, approved by the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice.